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The Jews of Glasgow

by Mary Edward

The first recorded mention of a Jewish person in Glasgow is found on a ‘burgess certificate” awarded to one Isaac Cohen on 12 September 1812. Isaac Cohen was a hatter, but before he could ply his trade in the city he was obliged to obtain this certificate. No-one at that time could set up a business without this authorisation.